… in activities that encourage a sense of wonder about plants, and nurture fruits and vegetables from seed to harvest. It’s an ideal environment for family exploration and for guided programs … cantaloupe, Brussels sprouts, and sweet peppers are interspersed with bright flowering plants from snapdragons to petunias, enhancing the space’s beauty and its multisensory experience. The … in activities that encourage a sense of wonder about plants, and nurture fruits and vegetables from seed to harvest. It’s an ideal environment for family exploration and for guided programs …
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… learning experience? Book a private online class for your group with an expert instructor from the Chicago Botanic Garden. Fill out the Online Group Class Inquiry Form to submit your … research, art, and design. Learn about these beautiful primary sources and hear stories from about women illustrators, herbals, and trees. Nature Meditation (60 minutes) Steve Nakon, … learning experience? Book a private online class for your group with an expert instructor from the Chicago Botanic Garden. Fill out the Online Group Class Inquiry Form to submit your …
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… of intermittently). The History of Roses Bed, which tracks the development of the rose from the earliest wild rose to the modern hybrids, also provides context. And, for inspiration, … roses are the most fragrant—the warming effects of the early sun help release fragrant oils from the dewy petals. Find a bench in the shady cedar arbor, which is surrounded by climbing … of intermittently). The History of Roses Bed, which tracks the development of the rose from the earliest wild rose to the modern hybrids, also provides context. And, for inspiration, …
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… end to tender annuals, herbs, and most perennials. If you haven’t brought in your houseplants from their summer vacation, do it now. “It’s definitely time to bring them in,” said Tom Tiddens … large, potted citrus tree that spends the summer outside in his garden. His father grew it from a seed more than 30 years ago. “It lost its leaves many times when my dad had it, but it … it in and put it in a room with the most light, we noticed a small fly that likely came from the soil.” Many more appeared and he had to take action. After spraying the soil with an …
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… and the forestry industry. You’ll find items that help support the Illinois Learning Standards from grades PreK-10. Items include field guides, tree “cookies,” lumber samples, and much more. … field guides, posters, and more. Illinois Department of Natural Resources People and Animals from Illinois’ Past Trunk Borrow the People and Animals from Illinois’ Past trunk to teach students in grades K-3 about prehistoric mammals, extirpated …
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… critical information in the worldwide effort to protect and preserve plants, while benefiting from their remarkable and diverse qualities. Since 1984, Garden curators and scientists have made … scientific review of environmental factors that can influence the success or failure of plants from other regions and countries here at the Garden. In this quest to identify the best sites, … the susceptible native ashes in our urban landscapes. Ex situ collections of plants collected from around the world are becoming more and more important as plants in this nation's habitats …
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… and butterflies have inspired efforts to help pollinators in urban and suburban spaces—from home gardens and parks to green roofs and transportation corridors. There is no shortage of … in garden plants. Develop science-backed guidance for pollinator gardening Using results from plant trials, PLUG will develop guidance that empowers people to make pollinator-friendly … and butterflies have inspired efforts to help pollinators in urban and suburban spaces—from home gardens and parks to green roofs and transportation corridors. There is no shortage of …
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… 'Tis the month for the holiday lights to come down from the attic and to go up on the trees outside, which makes it a fine time for smart gardeners … ( Picea abies 'Acrocona') provides year-round interest in the garden. With leaves long gone from deciduous trees and perennials sticklike and bare, December is a good month to assess your … structure of your garden a much needed lift? Would a cone-shaped conifer or two keep the yard from looking empty and brown? Conifers are commonly called evergreens, and "ever green" is just …
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… disease. Hoover holds two landscape degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from University of Massachusetts and a Master of Landscape Architecture, graduating with Distinction from Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Geoffrey Roehll , ASLA, senior vice president … Director of the Therapeutic Landscapes Network . Sachs received her PhD in Architecture from Texas A&M University, was a Postdoctoral Associate at Cornell University, and received her …
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… highlighting the conservation and stewardship work of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Proceeds from this event will continue to connect people to science, conservation, and nature. Hosted by … highlighting the conservation and stewardship work of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Proceeds from this event will continue to connect people to science, conservation, and nature. Hosted by …
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